Investigation Report
Collision between container vessel Arctic Ocean and cargo vessel Maritime Lady, then contact with capsized wreck of Maritime Lady by tanker Sunny Blossom and its grounding
Collision between container vessel Arctic Ocean and cargo vessel Maritime Lady, then contact with capsized wreck of Maritime Lady by tanker Sunny Blossom and its grounding
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Marine Operations
- Human factorsLoss of vessel stabilityMechanical failureVessel collisionVessel grounding
- Navigation
- Navigation and positioning equipment
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseOperating and work proceduresSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of a linked casualty sequence on the Elbe River: Arctic Ocean collided with Maritime Lady, which capsized; Sunny Blossom subsequently struck the wreck, lost propulsion and grounded. Analysis examines bridge workload, right-of-way interpretation, VHF procedures, reduced manoeuvring performance and VTS decisions, with recommendations addressing staffing, communication, training and emergency management.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Vessel grounding.
Classifications: Navigation; vessel navigation; passage planning.
Classifications: Navigation and positioning equipment; ECDIS; AIS; chart plotters.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: marine operations.